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The Namibian
IOL News published article on dance as resistance
“– IOL The post Dance Remains a Powerful Act of Resistance appeared first on The Namibian.”
Dance Remains a Powerful Act of ResistanceThe Namibian
IOL News uncovered troubling portrait of how Standard Bank South Africa handles fraud complaints
“An IOL investigation, drawing on hundreds of pages of correspondence, settlement letters, banking records and screenshots, has uncovered a troubling portrait of how Standard Bank South Africa handles fraud complaints: clients blamed for crimes they insist they did not authorise, investigations shrouded in opacity, and settlement offers that come with a price – silence.”
Millions lost, silence demanded: Inside Standard Bank’s fraud crisisThe Namibian
IOL News interviewed a Gauteng mother about her infant's contaminated formula illness
“Speaking to IOL anonymously, the mother says by the time the baby was 11 months old, what began as stomach problems had turned into a medical emergency.”
‘I felt like I poisoned my baby’The Namibian
IOL News states toxic workplaces are breeding grounds for feuds, gossip and hostility
“Toxic workplaces are very common. They are a breeding ground for feuds, gossip and overall hostility similar to dysfunctional families. – IOL NEWS”
No To Bullying campaign: How to spot a toxic workplaceNamibian teacher-turned-content creator Grace Mondlana won two awards at the 2026 Content Creator awards in Johannesburg, emphasizing authenticity and crediting her success to simply living her life and sharing it with followers.
20 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian teacher-turned-content creator Grace Mondlana won two awards at the 2026 Content Creator awards in Johannesburg, emphasizing authenticity and crediting her success to simply living her life and sharing it with followers.
20 October 2026 · The Namibian →
An editorial reflects on dance as more than aesthetic expression, arguing that in contexts shaped by inequality and gender-based violence, the act of dancing—particularly for women—represents a practice of resistance and insistence on visible presence and freedom of movement.
13 June 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa's National Consumer Commission has announced a safety recall for select 2022 to 2026 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport models due to a manufacturing defect in panoramic roof side finishers that may not have been properly secured during factory rework. The faulty adhesion could cause the trim to loosen or detach, potentially distracting drivers or endangering pedestrians and cyclists.
28 May 2026 · The Namibian →
An investigation by IOL has uncovered a pattern of fraud affecting customers in South Africa and Namibia, with combined losses exceeding R3 million. The bank has been accused of blaming clients for unauthorized crimes, conducting opaque investigations, and offering settlements that require victims to accept silence.
17 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has echoed anti-corruption lawyer Mark Pieth's warning to fans to avoid the 2026 World Cup in the United States, citing concerns over immigration enforcement and domestic incidents including the death of an unarmed US citizen shot by a federal immigration officer.
27 January 2026 · The Namibian →
A Gauteng mother's 11-month-old daughter was hospitalized with severe diarrhoea and bloody stools in early December, suspected to be caused by contaminated Nestlé NAN infant formula; the department of health subsequently issued a nationwide recall of the affected batch over the possible presence of cereulide toxin. The mother describes months of trauma, guilt, and ongoing anxiety as her daughter continues to suffer digestive issues despite stabilization.
15 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Fourteen South Africans detained in Thailand are being deported after being recruited for information technology jobs that did not materialise as promised. The detainees reported being prevented from communicating outside Thailand and held in poor conditions, with South African authorities providing consular support and warning jobseekers to vet recruiters and contracts carefully.
8 January 2026 · The Namibian →